JOHN H. SELMAN - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/10/1880 - HFSID: 285912

The criminal signs documents in jail; he later becomes a lawman and kills John Wesley Hardin. Manuscript DS: "J.H. Selman", 1p, 7¾x5¼. Shackelford County, Texas, 1880 September 10. In full: "Personally appeared before me John Selman who on oath says that the allegations in the foregoing petition he believes to be true." Also signed: "W.C. Pace/CDCSC". In full: "Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 10 day of Sept AD 1880." On verso is related unsigned manuscript. In part: "The petition of John Selman would show that petitioner is illegally restrained of his liberty by H.C. Jacobs sheriff of Shackelford County Texas…." Selman lived on both sides of the law. His career included cattle rustling, robbery and murder -- and arresting cattle rustlers, robbers and murderers. Three months before this document was signed, he was arrested in Fort Davis, Texas just two days after his second marriage. His brother and fellow outlaw Tom Cat Selman had been lynched when they were taken into custody, but John was transferred back to Shackleford County for trial. He had lived there several years earlier and had connected with gunfighter John Larn. Together, they rustled cattle and robbed.

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COLE YOUNGER - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID: 314411

Plains Indian "peace pipe", an heirloom given by Younger to his close friend Harry Hoffman, who attended Cole at his death bed. This well-used Minnesota red pipestone comes from Hoffman's collection, with a notarized statement signed by him. Ephemera, unsigned. Catlinite pipestone "peace pipe", each separated piece roughly 8x3½ (due to length of handle), with the much-handled patina of an authentically used pipe (very different from the clean surfaces found on souvenir pipes). This easily worked rock type, drawn from quarries near the Pipestone River in Minnesota, was in use by several Plains Indian nations for making ceremonial pipes. "Catlinite" is a descriptive term applied to the stone since American painter George Catlin wrote about it in 1832. Accompanied by Typed Statement signed: "Harry C. Hoffman", in full: "one Indian peace pipe, given to Harry C. Hoffman by Cole Young", 7¾x4¾. Notarized by Charles Wright at Oxford, Ohio, September 21, 1948. COLE YOUNGER (1844-1916) was a Confederate guerrilla fighting in divided Missouri during the Civil War. Joining the band of William Quantrill, he participated in the bloody raid on Lawrence, Kansas.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/01/1934 - HFSID: 285815

The former outlaw writes to a history professor regarding an old friend and photos of his brothers. Typed Letter Signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8½x11. Hollywood, California, 1934 April 1. On his personal stationery, which is imprinted "Author of/'When The Daltons Rode'" at upper left. To Virgil Y. Russell, History Dept, Casper, Wyoming. In full: "It has been seldom that I have been so, in years, that I could not answer my letters but natural conditions seem to have gotten the best of me. I have Been [handwritten by Dalton] on the 'Bum' for four or five years, cant (sic) die nor get well, but in the last few months I seem to be getting better. I remember old 'Tex Cooper' well. I always considered him one of my best friends. Under separate cover I am mailing you one of my small photos, taken about four years ago. It would not be possible to get one of my brothers at this time, as you suggest, you know, men were not much for having their picture taken, in those days, little did they think about getting into trouble. With sincere apologies for my delay in not ansewering (sic) sooner. P.S. The photograph you mention was publisher (sic) in the American Magazine about four years ago.…"

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1884 - HFSID: 350450

Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable! Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery. "My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die... I am waiting very impatiently for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"

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COLE YOUNGER - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 350569

Rare sepia-toned photo of a middle-aged Younger, one of Quantrill's Raiders during the American Civil War, and a member of the James-Younger gang. Inscribed photograph mount signed "To/W. A. Bell./Yours Truly/Cole Younger". B/w sepia-toned, 4¼x7¼ photo affixed to an 8x12 sheet of brown cardstock. Younger (1844-1916) was one of Quantrill's Raiders, a notorious band of American Civil War guerillas, as well as a member of the James-Younger Gang with Frank and Jesse James. Younger, a Missourian, joined William Quantrill after Union-supported bandits from Kansas killed his father. He participated in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas, one of the worst atrocities of the war, in which about 180 people were killed. After the war, Younger became an outlaw with brothers James, John and Robert, later joining the James brothers, who had also been members of Quantrill's Raiders. He may have felt forced into crime; a new state constitution passed after the Civil War severely curtailed the rights of former Confederate sympathizers. Younger robbed trains and banks and murdered policemen and civilians from at least 1868 until Sept. 7, 1876. On that day, the James-Younger Gang tried to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota.

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PATRICK F. "BIG CASINO" GARRETT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/16/1900 - HFSID: 346675

The legendary sheriff who gunned down Billy the Kid signed this typed letter regarding a transfer of money Typed Letter Signed: "P. F. Garrett, Sheriff". 8½x6¼. Dated August 16, 1900. One page. In Full: "For value received, I hereby transfer…to Mr. S. Spitz of Santa Fe New Mexico, my account against the Territory of New Mexico for Fifty Dollars…for Requisition issued by the Governor of the Territory of New Mexico." Accompanied by a mailing envelope addressed to Garrett. Patrick Garrett (1850-1908) lived a fairly long life despite his proclivity for gunfights and maintaining the law. After being elected to Sheriff in Lincoln County, New Mexico in November of 1880, Garrett engaged in a nine-month chase to hunt down Billy the Kid, even crossing county lines. He shot and killed the criminal on July 15, 1881. Garrett published a book about Billy the Kid and his unlawful lifestyle, making him out to be a ruffian. Other sources mythicized Billy the Kid, and this latter point-of-view generally won the day despite Garrett's best efforts. Following this lawful murder, Garrett became a Texas Ranger and continued to engage in law enforcement activities until 1901, when he was appointed the Collector of Customs in El Paso.

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FRITZ SAUCKEL - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED 07/15/1945 - HFSID: 286032

These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/09/1936 - HFSID: 350473

The former outlaw assigns all rights, including the Dalton name, to his stepdaughter. TLS: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 6x8. Hollywood, California, 1936 March 9. To his stepdaughter Jennie Gilstrap Perrier, Skiatcok, Oklahoma. In full: "I hope this finds you well and happy. My shoulder is getting worse. Your mother Julia and I borrowed from your oil money when you were young to make my first picture, and also to pay Double Day to print the book When The Daltons Rode. We have never repaid you. I am making assignment of all my rights, title, and interest including the Dalton name, to your mother Julia. This I am giving to you for the money I owe you, upon her passing, and any interest in my brother Frank Dalton's name that I used in the motion picture. There are no other Dalton heirs, and all in perpetuum rights are yours." 2 file holes at upper blank margin. Lightly soiled, light stains at right margin. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Emmett Dalton and Julia A. Lewis, 1p, 8½ x 14. Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1908 September 1. 2 file holes at upper margin. Lightly soiled, else fine condition. With Final Decree from the state of Oklahoma signed by the Judge of the County Court, 1p, 8½ x 14.

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COLE YOUNGER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/26/1899 - HFSID: 293173

Writing from prison in Stillwater, Minnesota, the outlaw thanks a state senator for a speech advocating his release. Autograph Letter signed twice: "Cole Younger", 2 pages, 7½x12¼. Stillwater, Minnesota, 1899 March 26. Signed on both pages. To "Hon. M. G. Daly, Senate Chambers, St Paul, Minnesota". In full (spelling errors in original): "Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Greene and Hon. G. H. Schurmer was here to day. Wish I could repeat all they said in regard to the speech you made in the Senate in favor of the Wilson Bill. I had read what little the papers give and felt very grateful. But if posable I would feel still more after hearing them speak so highly. They were wishing I could have herd you. I told them I would feel very happy as it was if you could only here them praising you. They said everone said it was one of the best speeches made in the Senate during the session. Let me assure you there will never be any act of ours in or out of prison that will caus you to regret having extended a helping hand to us in this our hour of distress and our heart felt gratitude is yours in full and our wish will ever be that Gods best blessings will fal upon you and your Family and believe us truly your ture and greatful but unfortunate friends. [signature] Over.…"

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/15/1935 - HFSID: 350565

The only surviving Dalton Gang member writes a letter to a publisher regarding facts surrounding his supposed shooting from the hip and the use of two guns. Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", black ink, 1p, 8½ x 11. Hollywood, California, June 15, 1935. To Mr. C.W. Mowre/Dell Publications/New York City. In full: "Dear Mr. Mowre:/Thank you for the two all western magazines you sent me last week. You certainly gave me a large spriad (sic) this time. Its all appreciated if you never get paid. "Chuch" told me that you had sent him a fan letter, last issue, giving me the devil for saying the Pine Pinyons were on the Salt River, etc. Then, last week Mr. McBride, who works on the L.A. Times here called my hand for saying in the last all western about faning a gun, shooting from the hip and the two-gun man. He said "I thought you claimed there was never such a man as that." Of course, he was a very good friend of mine and I very easily talked him out of "When The Daltons Rode" and told him to use it as a reference. I was too sick to read the articles at that time but you will not find any of that two-gun bunk, shooting from the hip or gun faning, any where in "When The Daltons Rode.

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GRETA GARBO - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/08/1944 - HFSID: 350557

Garbo filled out and signed this application for a title search on a property in Beverly Hills (1944). Partly Printed DS: "Greta Garbo". 1 page, 8½ x 11. No place, 1944 September 8. Title Insurance Application for use by the Title Company in searching the records in connection with the purchase of property at 603 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California. She has filled in her name, birthplace, address, and occupation. In 1954, Garbo was awarded a Special Academy Award "for her unforgettable screen performances" in films such as Anna Christie, Anna Karenina, Camille and Ninotchka. After four Oscar nominations, she retired in 1941 at the age of 36. A millionaire many times over, Garbo had no need to act, nor any desire to conduct an active social life. Even after her death in 1990, the legend of Garbo was undiminished. To her devotees, she was not so much film legend as film goddess. Lightly creased. Fine condition. Anything signed by the reclusive Garbo is rarely encountered. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 18½.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1931 - HFSID: 285947

The only surviving Dalton Gang member signs this letter regarding his new book and wanting to hang a photo relating to the James Boys in his den, dated 1931 Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8x10. No place, June 19, 1931 . To Marx Reimers, St. Paul, Minnesota. In full: "Thank you very kindly for your letter of June nineteenth, with enclosures. I am sending you an autographed photograph of myself, taken about ten years ago. The story 'West of 96' is published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, Garden City, New York, and is on sale at most all the large book stores and many department stores also. It is published under the title of 'When the Daltons Rode' and is about 80,000 words, illustrated, and much more complete than 'West of 96' which is about half that length. I would be pleased to receive a photo of the arch from which you say the James Boys started, for my private 'Den'. With Kindest regards." Emmett Dalton (1871-1937) and his three brothers led a murderous gang of train robbers, who used a network of informers and hideouts to evade a widespread manhunt. He was the only member of the Dalton Brothers' Gang to survive the 1892 attempt to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas.

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Notorious & Crime | Notes

MORGAN ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 299573

Handwritten note by the adult fim star Autograph Note signed: "Dear Jack,/Thanks for your/support!/Love/Morgan Allen", 5x3 card.

Price: $90.00
ADRIENNE AMES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 165410

Her handwritten note to autograph collector Elsie Myrus, wife of the famed mentalist Autograph Note signed: "To Elsie/Best Wishes/Adrienne Ames", 4½x6 album leaf.

Price: $120.00
ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156122

Handwritten note from Arbuckle, and - on verso - original art by Ken Kling featuring his cartoon characters Joe and Asbestos Autograph Note signed: "To Amelia/Sincerely Yours/Roscoe Arbuckle", 5x3½ album leaf. On verso is original art signed: "Ken Kling".

Price: $950.00
STEVENSON ARCHER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/05/1873 - HFSID 33741

The Maryland politician, later imprisoned for embezzlement as State Treasurer, signs an autograph letter as a member of Congress. Autograph Letter signed: "Stevenson Archer", 1 page, 4¾x8 lined writing paper attached to 5¼x8¼ green construction paper.

Price: $420.00
ALVAH BESSIE - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 03/28/1940 - HFSID 344473

The screenwriter and author who was blacklisted as part of the Hollywood Ten signs this letter Typed note signed: "Alvah Bessie" in pencil. 5½x8½. New York, May 28, 1940. Typed on personal letterhead to "Dear Mr.…"

Price: $200.00
JERRY BLAVAT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1970 - HFSID 284049

Autograph Note signed on an album leaf. He includes his radio nickname, "the Geator." Autograph Note signed: "Many Thanks/To Frank/You are/the End/The Geator/J.B.", 5¾x4 album leaf. Jerry Blavat (b.

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$100.00
NATHANIEL BRANDEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 03/15/1971 - HFSID 17701

NATHANIEL BRANDEN Author Nathanial Branden wrote and dated this note "With appreciation for a lovely interview" in 1971. Autograph note signed "To George -/With appreciation/for a lovely/interview -/Nathaniel Brandon/3/15/71".

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
BILLY CARTER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/30/1982 - HFSID 37756

Inscribed signature: "To Paula/Best Wishes/Billy Carter/4-30-82", 5x3 card.

Price: $90.00
TOM T. CHAMALES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 181576

Extremely rare signature to a fan from the troubled Never So Few author, writing "Best wishes" Autograph note signed: "To Kayo -/Best wishes/Tom T. Chamales", in black felt tip, 4½x3. Author Tom T.

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$200.00
CHARLES "CHUCK" COLSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1977 - HFSID 159999

The former Nixon aide adds a Biblical reference to his handwritten note on a 5x3½ cruise ship postcard. Autograph Note signed: "To John/Best Wishes/Chuck Colson/Gal 2:20", 5x3½ picture postcard. Pictured on verso is a color image of the Cunard ocean liner Countess.

Price: $260.00
JAMES LEO "ONE EYE" CONNELLY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 141841

The infamous gate-crasher pens a note to an admirer on this album leaf Autograph Note Signed: "Joan/ With my best wishes/ One Eye Connelly" 5x4½. James Leo "One-Eyed" Connelly (1869-1953) was a well-known gate crasher who started out as a bantam-weight boxer.

Price: $80.00
DOLORES DEL RIO - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 323671

Shown in a beaded bodice and jeweled choker necklace, Del Rio signs a note on the verso of this classic photograph for Anastasia.

Price: $260.00
FLOYD DELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 32662

Short note from Dell to an acquaintance, writing simply "Here you are!" on a small clipping of his letterhead Autograph note signed: "Miss Lichtenberg:/Here you are!/Faithfully yours,/Floyd Dell", in black ink, 4¾x5½.

Price: $200.00
MYRNA DELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 346427

The actress who appeared in films over an incredible forty years signed this index card in felt tip Autograph Note Signed: “For Joe / Good / Luck / Myrna / Dell”. 3x5.

Price: $200.00
SHARMAN DOUGLAS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 17872

The British socialite signs on this 4¼x3 card for a fan Autograph Note Signed: "To Kayo/from/Sharman Douglas", 4¼x3 card. Socialite Sharman DOUGLAS (1929-1996) was a talent agent and public relations specialist.

Price: $120.00
PAUL DRAPER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19435

The dancer signs a short note "To Don" on a 3½x2½ album page. Autograph Note signed: "To Don [Illegible]/Sincerely/Paul Draper", 3½x2½ album page.

Price: $160.00
PAUL DRAPER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 03/19/1938 - HFSID 19434

The American tap dancer and choreographer signed a note "To Amy" on a 6x4½ album leaf. Autograph Note signed: "To/Amy/Best Wishes/Paul Draper/[Illegible]/1938", 6x4½ album leaf.

Price: $160.00
DOMINICK DUNNE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 347050

The screenwriter, novelist, and television show host signed this piece of paper Autograph Note Signed: “To Joe/ Best/ Dominick Dunne”. 6x4 card.

Price: $120.00
FRANCES GIFFORD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 208718

The actress pens a note on this 5x3 card in blue ink Autograph Note signed: "To/ Fred Fussul/ Sincere best wishes/ always/ Frances Gifford", in blue ink, 5x3.

Price: $440.00
MAL HALLETT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1937 - HFSID 288338

The bandleader from Massachusetts writes a note on a 3½x5½ piece of paper. Autograph Note signed: "To Carolyn/Best wishes/Mal Hallet/1937", in pencil, 3½x5½. Mal Hallett (1893-1952) was an American bandleader and jazz violinist.

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$140.00
FLOYD G. HAMILTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 1093

The Alcatraz prisoner who tried to escape signed this index card with a note in blue ink Autograph Note Signed: "May God Bless my dear/ Friend-/ Floyd G. Hamilton". 5x3 index card. Floyd G.

Price: $160.00
MARGIE HART - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19721

"The poor man's Garbo": from stripper to society matron Inscribed signature: "To Kayo -/Lotsa luck/Margie Hart", 4x3 card. Newspaper photo (b/w, 1¼c2¾) affixed at right edge.

Price: $90.00
JESSE HELMS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1997 - HFSID 265951

This handwritten note is signed by the Senator from North Carolina, thanking Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan for his note and complimenting his daughter Autograph Note signed: "Jesse" as U.S. Senator, 1p, 3½x8. On his personal Senate letterhead. No place, no date.

Price: $280.00
PEREZ HILTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 288084

The internet blogger and gossiper inscribes a 4¾x9 note "you're a star!/XoXo" Autograph Note signed: "To Sal, you're a star!/XoXo/Perez", 4¾x9. Born Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr.

Price: $95.00
ROSE HOBART - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 323075

The blacklisted stage and film actress' signed note to a fan. Autograph note signed: "To Anne/sincerely/Rose Hobart". 6x4½ album leaf.

Price: $200.00
BARBARA HOWAR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/03/1978 - HFSID 23253

Autograph Note signed: "Barbara Howar", 1p, 5¼x7¾. No place, 1978 January 3. In full: "For George - who makes being help up at the gate the best of the day. With affection". Ink caption (unknown hand) at bottom edge.

Price: $90.00
STEVE HOWE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 299370

Handwritten note on New York Yankees stationery Autograph Note signed: "To Tyler/Best Always/Steve Howe", 8½x11. Written on New York Yankees stationery with team logo.

Price: $80.00
LEON E. JANNEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19886

Small sheet of paper signed with the "Best o' Luck to You" by actor Leon E. Janney Autograph note signed "To Fred/Best o' Luck to You/Sincerely/Leon E. Janney" in blue ink. Lead pencil notations in bottom right corner and on verso, both in unknown hand. 1 page, 5½x4.

Price: $140.00
JAMES M. JEFFORDS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1996 - HFSID 265971

Short note from the Congressman thanking Senator Moynihan for his assistance with the New England Dairy Compact: "We've got to keep those cows on the hillsides!" Autograph Note signed: "Jim" as U.S. Senator, 1p, 6¼x4½. On personal Senate card. No place, no date.

Price: $280.00
EVIE JOHNSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19896

Johnson writes note on a card bearing a color magazine photo of her Autograph Note signed: "To Kayo/Best wishes/always,/Sincerely,/Evie Johnson", 4½ x 3 overall, 1½ x 2½ color magazine photo affixed to card.

Price: $100.00